Kingsburg is a city in Fresno County, California, United States. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a population of approximately 11,324 and a total area of 2.8 square miles (7.3 km2).

City council

The city of Kingsburg has a city council form of government. The city council’s policies include adoption of ordinances and resolutions necessary for the governance of the city, policy-making proper administration and adequate financing of the City. The city council also appoints the city manager and the city attorney.

The city council is made up of five members elected by the general public. Council members serve a term of four years while the mayor and mayor pro tem serve a term of two years. Council members include Bruce Blayney Mayor Pro Tem, Sherman Dix Council member, Laura North Council member, Michelle Roman Mayor and Staci Smith Council member.

The city council holds its meeting on the first and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 6:00 pm at City Council Chambers, 1401 Draper Street. Agendas are available prior to the meetings while minutes discussed in the meetings are available following approval.

Crime statistics

The overall crime rate in Kingsburg, CA is 2% higher than the average crime rate in California and 9% higher than the national average. Looking at violent crimes, the city has a crime rate that is 44% lower than California’s average and 36% higher than the national average. When comparing property crimes, the city’s crime rate is 10% higher than other cities in California and 16% higher than the national average. In Kingsburg one has a 1 in 33 chance of becoming a victim of crime, making the city safer than 39% of the cities in the United States. Compared to the previous year, the overall crime rate in Kingsburg has increased by 4%.

Police Department

The Kingsburg Police Department is responsible for the public safety of city residents. The department works in partnership with the local community and other city departments to ensure that the city is safe. Neil Dadian is the current Police Chief.

Warrants and Bail

Warrants can be accessed by visiting the police department website. When arrested in Kingsburg, CA offenders are taken to the Kingsburg Jail before taken for trail. Offenders can post bail in three main ways; these include Bail bond under the California Penal Code – Section 1276, Cash bond under the California Penal Code – Section 1269 and Property bond under the California Penal Code – Section 1276.5.